This flashcard details Streptococcus pyogenes (group A strep), its exotoxin (streptolysins S and O) which lyses cell membranes, contributing to hemolysis and strep infections. Antistreptolysin O (ASLO) titers are used for diagnosing prior infection.
Cette flashcard détaille le Streptococcus pyogenes (streptocoque du groupe A), son exotoxine (streptolysine S et O) qui lysent les membranes cellulaires, contribuant à l'hémolyse et aux infections à streptocoques. Les antistreptolysines O (ASLO) sont utilisées pour le diagnostic de l'infection antérieure.
| Front | Bugs with exotoxins: Lyse cell membranes: Streptococcus pyogenes Toxin: 1 Mechanism: 1 Manifestations: 1 heme, contributes to?1 host Abs against toxin (ASO) used for? (do not confuse with?) |
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